Migrating to AVD from legacy VDI

Kyndryl's Workplace Virtualization Services offer a comprehensive solution for organizations looking to modernize their IT infrastructure and embrace the flexibility of virtualization and Microsoft 365 Services. The service is designed to facilitate a smooth transition from legacy Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) services to Microsoft’s Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), providing a secure, cost-effective, and sustainable option for remote or hybrid work environments.

The migration process to AVD involves five key steps:

1. Assessing the current environment to align with new application deployment strategies.
2. Implementing Microsoft 365 application lifecycle and dynamic application provisioning via Intune to leverage immediate capabilities.
3. Designing a tailored desktop virtualization solution with the best deployment and migration strategies.
4. Building the solution and migrating users and data using the dynamic application solution.
5. Optimizing and managing the new environment to ensure successful migration outcomes.

Kyndryl's approach emphasizes security and flexibility, with the ability to apply security patches and software updates easily, ensuring an up-to-date and less vulnerable environment. The service supports a modern application lifecycle, automating and simplifying management through technologies including Microsoft's core packaging technology.

The benefits of Kyndryl's service include improved security, faster production times, simplified updating and maintenance of applications, and integration with various app distribution and presentation layers.

It offers cost optimization via Nerdio and offers dynamic application provisioning, which reduces IT infrastructure costs, provides consistent desktops and apps, and future-proofs the virtualization solution. Enabling and monitoring the Microsoft 365 services for user and ensuring they have secure and available access to resources complete the employee experience.

Kyndryl's global delivery centers and end-to-end support ensure a seamless migration experience, with a focus on business value and sector-specific expertise. The service provides an enhanced user experience, enabling self-help and self-service options, and supports both legacy and modern apps and operating systems.

In summary, Kyndryl's Workplace Virtualization Services empower organizations to transition to a more agile and secure virtualized environment, optimizing costs and enhancing operational efficiencies, while providing the flexibility to adapt to the evolving demands of the digital workplace.

Terms, conditions, duration, and pricing are custom to each engagement. Please contact us to discuss a solution to meet your business needs. Offer availability may be limited in some countries.

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